Uniform

Uniform History

The school’s founders Colonel and Mrs Townend wanted something different from the conventional school uniforms of the 1950s. Mrs Townend said “a grey uniform produces grey minds” and thus chose the classic three buttoned blazer and school cap to be in rust with matching rust shorts. The iconic knee-breeches introduced later were modelled on the Colonel’s climbing breeches. The uniform has developed over the school’s sixty year history and no longer includes the blazer or cap, but has been designed to be all purpose and suitable for active wear. Children can move from the classroom to the sports field without having to change clothes.

Uniform Suppliers

All new uniform items are to be bought from Billings & Edmonds, who are the sole official supplier. No other retailer/business has been authorised to sell new Hill House school uniforms. All the prices listed below are correct as of 1st February 2017.

Billings & Edmonds Service

Email: Any queries and orders can made by emailing the Chiswick store directly.

Website: All items of uniform and sportswear may be purchased online. Prices and garment information are available on the Billings & Edmonds website.

Collect at Hill House: Either order online and select appropriate delivery option or telephone the Chiswick store with your order and this will then be delivered to Hill House for you to collect.

In store by appointment: An appointment service for new children is offered during June and up until 17th July at the Chiswick store.

Uniform Open Days

Hill House Founders’ Hall

Billings & Edmonds, in conjunction with Hill House, will hold School Uniform Open Days at Founders’ Hall, 2 Radnor Walk, London, SW3 4BN. This is an opportunity to meet the B&E team, have a fitting and purchase any new uniform items.

Uniform Day

Saturday 14 October 2017, 10.30am–2.00pm – This day is open to all parents. All items of regular uniform and sports uniform will be available.

For a fitting please book a Timed Slot, otherwise just drop in. Please email the Chiswick shop or call them on 020 8742 0201. Please note that there may be a reduced service in store on this day

All Year Uniform Items

Colour

Details

Price

Supplier

Waxed Jacket

Brown/Brown Lining

Waterproof. Worn to and from school.

From £90.00

B&E

Rain Jacket

Brown/Brown Lining

Waterproof. Worn to and from school.

From £32.00

B&E

Sweater

Gold

Wool Open Knit. Worn in the street and at games.

From £44.50

B&E

Pullover – Sleeveless

Beige, with Rust Trim

Worn in school for lessons

From £38.50

B&E

Cravat

Gold/Rust

Compulsory for Middle School and above. Not required for Small & Lower School. Worn every day, always when out in the street. Worn for General Assembly on Wednesday morning.

Footwear

Colour

Details

Supplier

Shoes

Brown (Dark Tan, Chestnut)

Regular smooth leather. Must have black or dark brown Rubber Soles and fasten with Laces or a Buckle or for younger children with Velcro. The following styles are NOT allowed: shoes in light brown or light tan, suede, ankle boots, deck/boat shoes, loafers, trainer style shoes